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17th Annual
Minnesota Wildfire Academy June 5-9, 2017 Itasca Community College Grand Rapids, MN
There are reserved seats for Minnesota Fire Department members. Fire Assistance grants are available.
ACADEMY COMMAND TEAM MNICS uses the Incident
MINNESOTA
Command System (ICS) to run the Wildfire Academy.
INCIDENT
ICS enables effective and efficient incident management by
COMMAND SYSTEM
integrating facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures and communication within a common organizational structure.
MNICS is an interagency group with
ICS is used to manage people and resources during incidents
state and federal partners that
including fire, rescues, floods, hurricanes and other hazards.
cooperate to manage wildfire and all-hazard incidents. MNICS provides standard procedures, practices and
Typically, ICS is structured to facilitate activities in five major
information to facilitate, coordinate
functional areas: command (incident commander, safety
and support actions on incidents in
officer, liaison, and public information officer), operations,
Minnesota. The organization is
planning, logistics and finance. ICS is flexible, scaling up or
governed by a Task Force of agency leads.
down as complexity changes and the needs of an incident emerge. A Type 5 incident is the least complex and a Type 1
Member agencies are the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Minnesota Department
incident is the most complex. A MNICS incident management team will be on duty during
of Natural Resources (DNR), U.S.
the Wildfire Academy. Qualified
Fish and Wildlife Service
personnel certified by the National
(FWS), National Park Service (NPS) and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM).
The mission of MNICS is to
Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG)
coordinate, educate and
and Federal Emergency Management
implement the Incident
Agency (FEMA) will fill these incident
Command System to support fire and all-risk incidents in Minnesota and nationwide.
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management team (IMT) positions along with trainees.
GENERAL INFORMATION
LODGING
Location
Campus Dormitories
In its sixth year at Itasca
Code of Conduct
Community College, the Wildfire
As a student attending the
Academy will be at 1851 E. Highway 169 in Grand Rapids, which is a smoke/alcohol-free campus.
Meals
Wildfire Academy, your conduct is a direct reflection on you, your agency or fire department. As students, instructors or Wildfire Academy participants, we are responsible to
Lunch is provided for course
respectably uphold our
participants. Special dietary
profession. Responsible and
needs? Contact Tammy Gould
professional conduct is required.
[email protected]
before May 23, 2017 or the ICC Cafeteria, 218/322-2313. Sending units are responsible for all other meals.
Community Attractions Local attractions include the Forest History Center and the Judy Garland Museum. Learn more at Visit Grand Rapids
CONTENTS 2-MNICS 2-Academy Command Team
4-Registration Information
Todd Manley
4-9 Course Descriptions
MNICS Fire Training
10-Incident within an Incident
218/322-2683
12-Registration Form 13-Special Event
$19/day. Single, double and triple dorm rooms are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Please bring your own bedding. A $20 nonrefundable fee applies without 36-hour notice to cancel reservations. ICC Dormitory Emergency Call 479/857-3306
Other Accommodations Students need to make their own reservations and payment arrangements.
9607. https://goo.gl/orXPXn
Academy Coordinators
11-Course Schedule & Tuition
10). ICC dormitories are
800/355-9740 or 218/326-
3-General Information
3-Lodging
(See Registration Form on page
[email protected]
See the Visit Grand Rapids website for accommodations and reserved rooms under
Jeff Mayer Advanced Minnesota 218/749-0320
[email protected]
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“Wildfire Academy.” Deadline is May 1, 2017. https://goo.gl/orXPXn
REGISTRATION Questions? Call 218/749-7731
Tuition Tuition includes lunch but course costs vary (see p. 11).
Payment Acceptable payment methods:
Priority Deadline
•
authorization on agency
Students from MNICS agencies receive priority registration through April 28, 2017 (includes Minnesota DNR, HSEM, Superior NF, Chippewa NF, Voyageurs National Park, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs and MN tribal units). Others must register by May 16, 2017 to avoid a $50 late fee per course.
How to Register See Advanced Minnesota www.advancedmn.org/emergency-
Purchase order or billing letterhead
•
Check payable to Advanced Minnesota
•
Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Tuition can be billed to agencies if students have a purchase order or agency Administrator Authorization letter with correct billing address. Agencies are billed regardless of student attendance.
Prerequisites A number of courses require
NOTE: Online registration is now
experience. With your
students can also pay for courses by credit card or purchase order via: Phone: 218/749-7731 (business hours 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CDT)
prerequisite course work or reservation, send IQS or IQCS master records, certificates and Incident Qualification Cards to
L-180
Basic Wildland Firefighter Introduction to Fire Behavior Human Factors on the Fire Line June 5, 0800 to June 9, 1700 S-190 covers environmental factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognizing potentially hazardous situations. S-130 provides entry-level firefighting skills. L-180 covers human factors on the fire line. Class size: 80
Fee: $205
S-131 Advanced Firefighter Training (Two separate classes offered at the Academy. Sign up for one).
June 5, 1300 to June 7, 1200 June 7, 1300 to June 9, 1200 Required course for advanced
Cancellation
tactical exercises to encourage
Written cancellations must be received by May 26, 2017.
Mail: Advanced Minnesota
Confirmation
Firefighter Training
Confirmations will be mailed by
Eveleth, MN 55734
S-190
Advanced Minnesota.
FAX: 218/744-7511
1100 Industrial Park Drive
S-130
Prerequisites: ICS-100 & 700
services/fire/wildfire-academy/
available https://goo.gl/WuFHSq
COURSES
May 19, 2017. Notify Advanced Minnesota by May 22, 2017 if you have not received confirmation or see errors on your registration.
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FFT-1 and ICT-5. Interactive discussion; covers fire line reference materials, communication, and tactics. Prerequisites: Qualified as Firefighter Type-2 (FFT2); S-130 Basic Firefighter; and S-190 Introduction to Fire Behavior Bring: IRPG (Incident Response Pocket Guide) Class size: 30
Fee: $50
S-200
S-211
S-212
Initial Attack Incident Commander
Portable Pumps & Water Use
Wildland Power Saws (Refresher)
June 5, 0800 to June 6, 1700
June 7, 0800 to June 9, 1700
June 9, 0800 to 1500
Training for initial attack incident
Provides knowledge and skills to
Class size: 30
commander (ICT-4) with lecture, discussion and group exercises. Covers readiness, mobilization, size-up, planning and ordering, deployment and containment, administrative requirements and post-fire evaluation. Prerequisites: Qualified as single resource boss (CRWB, ENGB, FIRB) Bring: PMS 210; IRPG Class size: 30
Fee: $90
Fee: $20
design, set up, operate, troubleshoot and shut down portable water delivery systems. Focus is on portable pumps. Includes a field exercise. Prerequisites: S-130 Basic Firefighter; S-190 Intro to Fire Behavior (FFT-2) Bring: IRPG Class size: 30
Fee: $165
Fire Department tuition
S-212
S-215
reimbursement is available
Wildland Power Saws (Faller)
Fire Operations in the Urban
through Volunteer Assistance
June 5, 0900 to June 8, 1700
Interface
Grants. Contact
Classroom and field exercises
June 5, 0900 to June 8, 1200
[email protected]
provide skill training for power
Covers tactical decision making
saw operators on wildland fires. Cutting techniques and procedures are applicable
S-203 Introduction to Incident Information June 6, 0800 to June 9, 1700 This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to serve as a public information officer (PIO-F). It touches on virtually all aspects of establishing and maintaining an incident information operation, communicating with internal and external audiences. Prerequisite: Bring IRPG Class size: 30
Fee: $165
throughout the U.S. Addresses differences of tree/brush species and local species. Prerequisites: Qualified as Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2); S-130 Basic Firefighter; S-190 Intro to Fire Behavior Pre-Work: Complete trainee profile for first day of class. Bring: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including saw chaps and boots. Dress for weather. Chainsaw and supplies (gas, oil, wedges) are provided. Class size: 25
Fee: $165
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when confronting wildland fires that threaten life and property. Provides overview of action plan improvements, structural triage, structural protection tactics, incident action plan assessment and update, follow-up and public relations; and firefighter safety. Prerequisites: Wildland students must be qualified as an Advanced Firefighter FFT-1. Structural Fire Departments: S-215 is appropriate for engine operators, chief officers, and company officers that are responsible for structure protection in suburban and urban interface areas. Class size: 25
Fee: $165
S-219 Firing Operations June 6, 0800 to June 8, 1200 Learn planning, ignition procedures and equipment for wildland and prescribed fire. Addresses role of ignition specialist/firing boss as wildfire escalates to a complex incident. Prerequisite: S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior Bring: IRPG Class size: 25
Fee: $125
S-231
S-236
Single Resource Engine Boss
Heavy Equipment Boss
S-230
June 8, 0800 to June 9, 1700
June 7, 0800 to June 9, 1700
Single Resource Crew Boss
Course covers single resource
This skills course meets Heavy
June 5, 0900 to June 7, 1700
engine boss duties. Topics cover
Equipment Boss training needs
Course focuses on single
tactical use and safety
for an incident. Primary
resource crew boss duties from
precautions for effective engine
considerations are tactical use
initial dispatch to return home.
operations on a large incident.
and required safety precautions to
Prerequisites: Qualified as
maintain an effective dozer
advanced firefighter/squad boss
operation.
(FFT1), complete Intermediate
Prerequisites: Qualified as
Wildland Fire Behavior, and S-290
Firefighter Type 1 (FFT-1).
and Crew Boss (Single Resource),
Satisfactory completion of pre-
S-230
course work (two hours).
Bring: IRPG
Bring: IRPG
Topics: Assignment preparation and mobilization, tactics, safety, off-line duties, demobilization and post-incident activities. Course is used throughout the U.S and examples cover all geographic areas. Prerequisites: FFT-1, successful
Class size: 25
Fee: $90
completion of S-290.
Class size: 25
Fee: $165
S-248
Pre-Work: Answer 21-question
Status Check In
assignment using IRPG to bring
June 5, 0800 to June 6, 1700
first day of class.
Course teaches tools and
Bring: IRPG
techniques for the duties of a
Class size: 25
status check-in recorder. The
Fee: $125
course provides an overview of what a student can expect if dispatched to an incident. Prerequisites: Complete Basic ICS (ICS-200) and Human Factors (L-180). Need basic computer skills. Class size: 25
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Fee: $50
S-261
safety guides to identify 10
Applied Interagency Incident
of 20 possible aircraft at
Business Management
the start of class.
June 5, 0800 to June 7, 1200
Bring: IRPG
Covers entry-level finance positions (personnel time recorder, equipment time recorder). Students work with the
Class size: 24
Fee: $90
S-271 Helicopter Crew Member
Interagency Incident Business
June 5, 0800 to June 9,
Management Handbook. Course is
1700
designed to be taken after S-260.
Combined classroom and field
Class size: 20
exercises in tactical and logistical
Fee: $130
helicopter use. Includes aviation e-ISuite
safety, aircraft capabilities and limitations, pre-flight checklist, life support equipment, hazardous materials, crash survival and
June 7, 1300 to June 9, 1700
helicopter operations.
Learn e-ISuite for incident
Prerequisite: Firefighter Type-2
command/agency office work to
Class size: 20 Fee: $205
manage initial attack and Type 3S-290
experience in moving between
Intermediate Wildfire Behavior
versions to set up and administer
June 5, 0800 to June 8, 1700
the database.
Gain skills to safely manage fire
Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-200,
operations. Learn fire behavior
S-260 and S-261 Interagency
prediction techniques, treatment
Incident Business Management.
of fuels, weather and topography.
Computer skills.
Analyze variables that affect fire Fee: $120
experienced single resource bosses and initial attack incident commanders with tactics for the strike team/task force leader level. It is also valuable for management or operations supervisors who have not received training in wildfire suppression tactics. Prerequisites: Qualified as a single resource boss or initial
5 emergency incidents. Gain
Class size: 25
suppression. Prepares
behavior. Prerequisite: Intro to Fire
S-270
Behavior (S-190)
Basic Air Operations
Pre-work: Complete pre-test.
June 5, 0800 to June 6, 1700
Bring: PMS-210 and Belt-
Covers aircraft use and proper
Weather kit, if you have it.
conduct around aircraft. Learn
Class size: 30
Fee: $165
management policy, aircraft
attack incident commander Type 4 (ICT-4) and satisfactory completion of pre-course work. Class size: 25
Fee: $125
S-355 Ground Support Unit Leader June 6, 1300 to June 8, 1700 Learn to plan, staff and manage the ground support unit to meet the needs of the incident in a safe manner. Coordinate with logistics and other units. Demobilize the ground support unit. Prerequisites: Qualifies as an Ordering Manager (ORDM) and
operations and regulations,
S-339
tactical and logistical uses of
Division/Group Supervisor
aircraft, helicopter landing
June 7, 0800 to June 9, 1700
specifications.
Course meets ICS Operations
Pre-work: Students will receive
section training requirements
aircraft identification/aviation
specific to wildland fire
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Receiving/Distribution Manager Bring: IRPG Class size: 24
Fee: $130
S-390
D-312
By requiring participants to bring
Introduction to Wildland Fire
Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP)
jurisdiction-specific information to
Behavior Calculations
June 5, 0800 to June 9, 1700
class, the course provides real-life
June 5, 0800 to June 9, 1700
Course provides skills to be an
examples to SPUL skills and the
Course introduces fire behavior calculations by manual methods, using nomograms and the Fire Behavior Handbook Appendix B. Student gain an understanding of fire behavior though studying inputs (weather, slope, fuels, and fuel moisture). Also, participants learn how to interpret fire behavior outputs, documentation processes and fire behavior briefing components. Target personnel desiring to become qualified as division group supervisor (DIVS), prescribed fire burn boss Type-2 (RXB2), incident commander type-3 (ICT3) or positions requiring this knowledge. Prerequisites: Candidates must have completed Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior, S-290 and be qualified to the single resource boss level. Complete required pre-work Class size: 25
Fee: $205
Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP). Course prepares an ACDP to perform at national standards. Students can expect to: • Identify ACDP role in the aviation environment. • Dispatch aviation resources using standard procedures. • Describe safety procedures related to aircraft dispatching. Register by April 21, 2017 (firm). Prerequisites: Qualified as Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC) and the online course Interagency Aviation Training (IAT) course A-109, Aviation Radio. Class size: 20
Fee: $205
fundamental ordering process. Participants identify information required for ordering, as well as complete required forms and documentation. Prerequisites: IS-100, 200, 700, 800; ICS-300, NIMS training required for functional, support, or other unit leader positions. Class size: 24
Fee: $90
EVOC-101 Emergency Vehicle Operations (Two separate classes offered at the Academy. Sign up for one).
June 5, 0800 to 1700
OR
June 8, 0800 to 1700 Required for emergency vehicle drivers. Includes driver
E/L970 All-Hazards Supply Unit Leader June 5, 0900 to June 8, 1700 Participants will learn core competencies to perform Supply Unit Leader (SPUL) duties in allhazard incidents (next page).
performance, maintenance, operation, safety and state laws governing emergency vehicle operation. Prerequisites: Valid Minnesota driver (class) license. Students must bring engine (no larger than T-5) that they drive at work. Multiple students from the same unit, only need to bring one engine.
Class size: 20
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Fee: $80
FI-110
ICS-300
Wildland Fire
Intermediate ICS for Expanding
Observations
Incidents
& Origin
June 5, 0900 to June 7, 1100
Scene
This course provides training and
Protection
resources for personnel requiring
for First
advanced knowledge and
Responders
application of ICS. This course
(Two separate
expands on information covered
classes offered
in ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses
at the
and is intended for individuals
Academy.
assuming a supervisory role in
Sign up for one).
expanding or Type-3 incidents.
June 5, 0900 to 1530
National Incident Management
OR
System (NIMS) compliant.
June 9, 0900 to 1530
Prerequisites: ICS-100, 200,
Course emphasizes wildland fire
700, 800.
observations and origin scene
Class size: 25 Fee: $120
protection practices that enable first responders to perform proper
ICS-400
scene protection procedures. Class size: 25
Advanced ICS for Command and
Fee: $35
General Staff of Complex Incidents June 7, 1300 to June 9, 1700 Learn advanced application of ICS concepts. This course expands on ICS-100 through ICS-300. Target audience for this course is senior personnel expected to perform in a management capacity or in an area command or multiagency function. National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant. Prerequisites: ICS-100, 200, 300, 700, 800. Class size: 25
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Fee: $120
Incident within an Incident (Course has two sessions. Sign up for one). June 5, 0800 to June 6, 1700 OR June 7, 0800 to June 8, 1700 This two-day course addresses essential knowledge and skills for crews (TFLD, DIVS, ENGB) and other linequalified personnel to successfully resolve wildland fire medical incidents. Provides advanced fire line and allhazard incident training. Wilderness medical theory is also addressed and other topics include: Proper use of incident resources; medical and legal issues; incident theory and management. Class size: 25
Fee: $205
L-280 Followership to Leadership June 5, 0800 to June 6, 1700 Self-assessment opportunity to prepare for a leadership role. Combines classroom instruction and field training. Students problem solve in small teams. Topics: Leadership values and principles, transition challenges for new leaders, situational leadership, team cohesion and ethical decision-making. Prerequisites: Incident operations experience and L-180. Pre-work: 3-4 hour reading assignment. Bring: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Class size:
Fee: $90
RT-130 Annual Fire Line Safety Refresher June 9, 0800 to 1500 Annual Fire Line Safety Refresher Training provides up-to-date fire line safety information to ICS card holders with qualifications that require this training. Class size: 40
Fee: $35
RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects June 5, 0800 to June 9, 1100 Course prepares students to recognize and communicate the relationships between basic fire regimes and first order fire effects, the effects of fire treatments on first order fire effects, and to manipulate fire treatments to achieve desired first order fire effects. Course Prerequisites: Working knowledge of fire behavior and understanding of basic ecological principles. Successfully complete all pre-course work. Class size: 24
Fee: $165.00
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Code
Course Title
Tuition
Course schedule Mon June 5 am pm
S-130, S-190 L-180
Basic Firefighter
$205
S-131 (1) S-131 (2) S-200 S-203 S-211 S-212 S-212 Refresh S-215 S-219 S-230 S-231 S-236 S-248 S-261 E-ISUITE S-270 S-271 S-290 S-339 S-355 S-390 D-312 E/L-970 EVOC (1) EVOC (2) FI-110 (1) FI-110 (2) ICS-300 ICS-400 IWIM (1) IWIM (2) L-280 RT-130 RX-310
Advanced Firefighter Advanced Firefighter Initial Attack IC Intro to Incident Information Portable Pumps / Water Use Power Saws (Faller) Chainsaw Recertification Fire Ops in the Urban Interface Firing Operations Crew Boss Engine Boss Heavy Equipment Boss Status Check-In Applied Business Management E-ISUITE Basic Air Operations Helicopter Crew Member Intermediate Fire Behavior Division/Group Supervisor Ground Support Unit Leader Fire Calculations Aircraft Dispatcher Supply Unit Leader Emergency Vehicle Operations Emergency Vehicle Operations Wildland Fire Obs & Origin for FR’s Wildland Fire Obs & Origin for FR’s Intermediate ICS Advanced ICS Incident Within an Incident Incident Within an Incident Followership to Leadership Annual Fire Safety Refresher Fire Effects
$50 $50 $90 $165 $165 $165 $20 $165 $125 $125 $90 $165 $50 $130 $120 $90 $205 $165 $125 $130 $205 $205 $90 $80 $80 $35 $35 $120 $120 $205 $205 $90 $35 $165
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Tues June 6 am pm
Wed June 7 am pm
Thurs June 8 am pm
Fri June 9 am pm
REGISTRATION FORM 2017 Minnesota Wildfire Academy Registration Name: First, MI, Last Organization/Agency/Fire Department: Course confirmation set to: Address: City, State, Zip: Student email: Phone #1:
Phone #2:
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SPECIAL EVENT
Since 1979, Mark Smith has trained and led teams and organizations in complex, high-risk environments. During his 22-year military career, Mark served in a variety of special operations staff and leadership positions. His assignments included administration, training, communications, plans, intelligence, operations and command. He served at every echelon of operational command: From small Ranger and Special Forces teams conducting tactical missions to the Joint Special Operations Task Force level conducting strategic operations for a theater commander. Mark was critical to the founding of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) leadership curriculum. Since 1999, he’s been lead cadre member on nearly 200 Point of the Spear, and AllHazard Incident Leadership programs and served as a cadre member in many NWCG S-420 Command & General Staff courses. He is also a member of the development and cadre team for Intent into Action, NWCG’s new L-481 Advanced Leadership for the Command & General Staff course for complex incident management. Mark has acted as a subject matter expert and educator in support of many agency efforts toward a principles-based leadership model. Mark was part of the MCS team that, in conjunction with NWCG, published Leading in the Wildland Fire Service, a leadership guide based on foundational doctrine. He actively collaborates with incident management teams to apply new concepts and tools. Mark also co-authored a 2011 analysis and recommendations paper to significantly improve the Catastrophic Incident doctrine of the U.S. National Response Framework. Currently he is a member of a unique public-private partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) that developed and delivers a new two-and-one-half day L-580 Leadership is Action program titled San Diego Mega-Fires: An All Hazard Interactive Case Study. Most recently, Mark helped develop the prototype of an intent-based position task book as a future model of a more effective evaluation system for the All-Hazards IMT Association and coauthored a paper entitled Mission-Driven Culture.
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Minnesota Wildfire Academy Itasca Community College June 5-9, 2017 Sponsored by
Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS) partners www.mnics.org and
Advanced Minnesota Fire Training
Photos: Mark Erickson, Jean Goad, Kari Greer, Phil Millette, Christi Powers, Paul Wannarka
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